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(L-R), Marlene Porter, Manager of Agribusiness, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, President of JAMPRO, Kaci Fennell, Entrepreneur and Content Creator, Rupert Frith, Coffee Senior Compliance Officer, JACRA, and Norman Naar, VP of Sales and Promotions, JAMPRO, enjoy a cup of coffee at Cannonball Cafe in Sovereign North, Kingston.
(L-R), Marlene Porter, Manager of Agribusiness, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, President of JAMPRO, Kaci Fennell, Entrepreneur and Content Creator, Rupert Frith, Coffee Senior Compliance Officer, JACRA, and Norman Naar, VP of Sales and Promotions, JAMPRO, enjoy a cup of coffee at Cannonball Cafe in Sovereign North, Kingston.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Celebrates Blue Mountain Coffee

 
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), assists North Street Primary School student, Akeelah Frazer, to unwrap a new tablet computer that was presented to her at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Friday (January 8). The tablet is one of a number that were donated by medical entity, Imaging and Intervention Associates, for needy children in Western Kingston, for which Mr. McKenzie is the Member of Parliament. Sharing the moment is Kingston Technical High School student, Cassandra Gray (right).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), assists North Street Primary School student, Akeelah Frazer, to unwrap a new tablet computer that was presented to her at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Friday (January 8). The tablet is one of a number that were donated by medical entity, Imaging and Intervention Associates, for needy children in Western Kingston, for which Mr. McKenzie is the Member of Parliament. Sharing the moment is Kingston Technical High School student, Cassandra Gray (right).

Medical Entity Provides Tablet Computers For Children In West Kingston
Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon, responds to questions from members of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament reviewing NIDS legislation, during its meeting at Gordon House on Tuesday (January 5).
Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon, responds to questions from members of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament reviewing NIDS legislation, during its meeting at Gordon House on Tuesday (January 5).

Infrastructure To Facilitate Production Of Digital Birth Certificates 90% Complete
Acting Assistant Commissioner and Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks.
Acting Assistant Commissioner and Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks.

Homeowners Encouraged To Check Electrical Wires Every Five Years
The late Harriat “Harry” Maragh, past president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and chairman of Lannaman & Morris Group of Companies.
The late Harriat “Harry” Maragh, past president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and chairman of Lannaman & Morris Group of Companies.

Minister Bartlett Mourns Death of Shipping Stalwart Harry Maragh

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The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.
Tribute

Minister Grange Very Sad Over the Passing of Gordon “Butch” Stewart

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has said that with the passing of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, Jamaica and the Caribbean have not only lost an entrepreneur extraordinaire but a man who demonstrated deep care for his country. “He was an unblemished patriot with a great passion for doing something extraordinary for Jamaica and there was...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (centre), presents keys to a brand new bus to the Colonel of the Accompong Town Maroons, Ferron Williams (left). Also participating in the presentation is the Honourable Alando Terrelonge, Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.
Culture

Culture Ministry Gifts Accompong Maroons Bus Ahead of January 6 Celebrations

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has gifted a bus to the Accompong Maroons to assist with transport challenges being faced by members of the historic community. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, handed over the vehicle to the Colonel of the Accompong Town Maroons, Ferron Williams on Monday (January 4). “This...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (fourth right), addresses students at the Crescent Primary School in St. Catherine, today (January 5). At third right is Chairman of the school, Councillor Norman Scott.
Education

Systems In Place To Protect Children And Staff – Education State Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says safety protocols are in place at the schools with face-to-face classes, as administrators have put in systems to protect children and staff. The State Minister, who spoke with reporters during a visit to Cumberland High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, today (January 5), said the...
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The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.
Tribute

Education Ministry Pays Tribute to Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has extended condolences to the family and associates of Jamaican businessman Gordon “Butch” Stewart who died in Florida, USA, January 4, 2021. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Honourable Fayval Williams notes that Mr Stewart, in his personal capacity, and through the companies and organisations he founded was a stalwart supporter of...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), looks at the temperature log for students of Seaward Primary & Junior High School in Kingston during a visit to the institution on Tuesday (January 5). Looking on (from left) are Principal, Arlene Thomas; Education Officer, Ricardo Kennedy; Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Dasmine Kennedy; and Security Guard at the school, Garfield Gordon (right).
Education

Minister Williams Pleased With Measures To Facilitate Face-To-Face Classes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says she is satisfied with the measures put in place at schools to facilitate face-to-face classes. “I’m pleased with the care that I see. They have been careful. You can see where they have been planning for this moment of face-to-face and it gives confidence that students who are on the...
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